Recorder's Office

Correcting a Marriage Certificate

Instructions for Recording An Affidavit for Correction of a Marriage Certificate

An Affidavit for Correction of a Marriage Certificate may be recorded in the office of the Washoe County Recorder to correct information in the recorded marriage certificate.

Download the blank Affidavit for Correction of a Marriage Certificate form.

Once the Affidavit has been completed and notarized, it will need to be returned to our office for recording.

Recording Fees

Recording an Affidavit for Correction of a Marriage Certificate is $43.

Certified Copy Fees

To certify a copy of an Affidavit for Correction of a Marriage Certificate is $4.

A regular copy is $1 per page.

To certify a copy of a marriage certificate is $15.

When providing proof of marriage, a copy of the recorded “Marriage Certificate” and a copy of the recorded “Affidavit for Correction of a Marriage Certificate” should be presented. Specific requirements may vary depending upon the agency requesting proof of marriage.

Please be advised that the recording of this document may not solve a legal problem and you may need to seek legal advice pertaining to the particular situation.